Athlete profiles
Angie Ballard: Forging a partnership with legend Sauvage
When Angie Ballard takes to the track, she has a wealth of experience helping her including coach and nine time Paralympic gold medallist Louise Sauvage.
Matthew Cowdrey: Aiming High
When Matthew Cowdrey hits the water, he leaves the outside world at the starting blocks and it's just him in the pool racing to the finish.
Roy Daniell: Looking to sign off with gold
Roy Daniell is what some might describe as a late bloomer. The 43-year-old vision impaired marathon runner only took up serious running in his 30s.
Natalie Du Toit: Won't take 'no' for an answer
Never tell Natalie Du Toit no. It only makes her angry, and when she's angry she gets even more determined than usual.
Kurt Fearnley: Phenomenon
Kurt Fearnley is Australia's marathon man. The 27-year-old from Carcoar is also world champion in all distances above 800m, but it's the marathon that is his forte.
Abebe Fekadu: Proud to lift for Australia in Beijing
When he was eight year's old, Abebe Fekadu's father was executed by Ethiopia's junta.
Kylie Gauci: Fan of the big hits
The ferocity of wheelchair basketball and the element of contact is what drew Australia's Kylie Gauci to the sport. For her, the rough and tumble on the court is a drawcard rather than a turn off.
Kosmala sets sights on 2012
Australia's Libby Kosmala has competed in ten Paralympic Games, but the shooter says she has no intention of locking up her guns just yet.
Jessica Long: Former Russian to light up the pool
When the Russians picked Becky Hammon, a female basketballer from South Dakota for its Olympic team to Beijing, it made news around the world.
Oscar Pistorius: Speed demon by any name
Call him the Blade Runner. Call him the Fastest Man on No Legs.
